Journal Published Online: 01 September 2002
Volume 47, Issue 5

Forensic Radiology with Cross-Section Modalities: Spiral CT Evaluation of a Knife Wound to the Aorta

CODEN: JFSCAS

Abstract

We describe the extraordinary case of a penetrating knife wound to the aorta. The localization of the tip of the knife was documented with a Computed Tomography examination and subsequent two- and three-dimensional reconstruction. Based on this case report, the utilization of computed tomography in forensic science and its potential for vizualization are discussed.

Author Information

Thali, MJ
Institute of Diagnostic Radiology, Insel Hospital, University of Berne, Berne, Switzerland Institute of Forensic Medicine, University of Berne, Berne, Switzerland Office of the Armed Forces Medical Examiner, AFIP, Rockville, MD
Schwab, CM
Institute of Diagnostic Radiology, Insel Hospital, University of Berne, Berne, Switzerland
Tairi, K
Institute of Diagnostic Radiology, Insel Hospital, University of Berne, Berne, Switzerland
Dirnhofer, R
Institute of Forensic Medicine, University of Berne, Berne, Switzerland
Vock, P
Institute of Diagnostic Radiology, Insel Hospital, University of Berne, Berne, Switzerland
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Stock #: JFS15525J
ISSN: 0022-1198
DOI: 10.1520/JFS15525J